Staff Reporter
DIMAPUR, OCT 31 (NPN): Ngonle Konyak, a Class 7 student of Harvest Mission School, emerged winner of the Dorians Society 5th Spelling Bee 2026, held at Kingdom Culture Church, Dimapur, on Saturday.
Felix Singh of Lewis Academy secured the second position, while Jentiren Jamir of Harvest Mission School finished third. All three winners are Class 7 students.
Ngonle received a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 along with a certificate, while Felix was awarded Rs. 5,000 and a certificate. Jentiren received Rs. 3,000 and a certificate. The competition drew 44 participants from 22 schools across Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts, with each school represented by two students. The contest was open to students of Classes 7 and 8.
Speaking to Nagaland Post after the event, Ngonle expressed gratitude to almighty and acknowledged the support and guidance of her grammar teacher Ayen, Miss Ayang and headmistress Ouka. She also thanked her friend Alino Jamir for her encouragement and support.
Ngonle said she had not expected to win the competition but was delighted when the final round went in her favour. She described the victory as a memorable experience, adding that it was her first spelling bee competition and that she would consider participating in similar events in the future if given the opportunity.
The competition was judged by a two-member panel comprising former assistant professor Imolangla Pongen and former journalist Yupangnenla Longkumer. Helen Ao, a teacher at Hope Academy, served as the pronouncer.